Domestic Violence Therapists in Riverside

“My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

“Want to sort-out the troubling issues you have within yourself or your relationships with family, friends, or work associates? Then talk with an experienced problem-solver. Dr. Evans counsels young children, the older generation, and almost everyone in between. "I don't guarantee to help solve everyone's problem; but I do bring sincerity and diligence to assisting you obtain peace of mind and relief from troubling circumstances." Do you need that relief right now? Then call. The answers might be just that close. Free consultation.

“It's time to work on your relationship problems. I help individuals, couples, and families with communication issues and difficulties with trust. I believe that YOU hold the potential to change your life through hard work & reflection. My role is both the collaborator & guide, hearing your story & helping you grow understanding & insight so that a new empowering story can be written. This involves exploring deeply held behavior and thinking patterns. I also value a culturally-sensitive approach. I believe that is helpful to work with someone who understands your cultural background & "gets" where you come from.

“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience as a Pastoral Counselor, Secondary School Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in Depression and Anxiety, Stress Management, Anger Management, PTSD, Grief Counseling, Vicitms of sexual assault and abuse and Drug / Alcohol Dependency. I offer treatment to Individuals, Couples, (including pre-marital) All Families , including Step and Blended also Children and Adults of Alcoholics.

“I am a bilingual therapist and have been practicing since 2004. I specialize in children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. My training and experience is diverse. Areas of concentration include depression, anxiety, family issues, marital and relationship issues, EAP services and I am also a Substance Abuse Professional. I welcome referrals as well as questions or consultations. I am available evenings and weekends to accommodate your busy schedules.

“I help people get rid of old emotional pain, regardless of what symptoms they are experiencing. Old pain can affect thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and present as any of a multitude of symptoms. Chronic depression, anxiety or anger are very common, as are addictions, compulsions and obsessions. Internal sabotage, broken thinking, and self-limiting beliefs prevent people from being successful. Cutting, promiscuity and other self-destructive behaviors

“I help people who find themselves stuck and are seeking change. We all get stuck from time-to-time and in most cases we just need a little help to get moving again. I take a flexible interactive and collaborative approach that is developed specifically for you to facilitate movement and change. So, if you find yourself or someone you care about in an unfulfilling career, troubled relationship, overwhelmed by the stress of life or struggling with a traumatic event from the past I can help.

“Throughout life, we all experience heartache & challenging situations. I firmly believe that support is necessary during these times in order for us to get back on track & take charge of our life. During your time of need, it is my goal to provide a safe place to gain healing, insight, education, & most importantly support, without being judged. Speaking to a stranger takes courage & it's my honor to protect that trust & support you through the process.

“A marriage is too important to not fight to save it. I care about people, who are hurting. While I will work with all types of client problems, I specialize in helping couples/relationships find hope and healing by looking underneath the fights and disconnects to learn how they are triggered to teach couples how to stop the negative cycle. Call me and let's get started!

“We all need a little help at times to overcome obstacles life throws at us. I believe people have the ability to move through difficult situations and improve their quality of life with the right type of assistance.

“I created Canvas of Life Family Counseling with the belief that people create their own path. I would like to assist individuals to create the path they would like to live. As a Veteran, I am proud to have served our Country. As a Therapist, I am proud to serve our community. Dedicated to improving the relationships with clients, I enjoy working with individuals as well as anger management, couples in marital and union relationships. I have worked with families and youth in the County of San Bernardino for the past 23 years. I enjoy assisting clients reach their goals.

“I believe that each person has a specific path to travel and that, at the end of the day, what we most desire is to leave a meaningful legacy, sweetly remembered by those we love. My heartfelt goal in counseling is to help you find your purpose and significance in life and essentially discover how your path is influenced by your history, family, and community. I realize that these relationships can be difficult and my personal goal for therapy is to walk beside you in an attempt to maintain a healthy balance of all that life brings.

“DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 20 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 11 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.

“"Therapy is for the weak." "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps!" "You don't want to put your business out there?" We've heard them all. And by following these unwise axioms, we've unnecessarily endured an existence filled with fear, anxiety, frustration and pain. You don't have to accept this for yourself or your relationships! The key to a better way of living resides in you, awaiting to be discovered.

“I work holistically and collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families. Together we create a personalized treatment plan that addresses the presenting issues and as a team we find solutions that are achievable, realistic, and long lasting. Healing happens in relationships, it's a team effort, Corazón a Corazón (Heart to Heart).

“I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and School Counselor who is passionate about helping children, teens and young adults grow and thrive. Having spent 13 years in the educational setting with children and young adults, I understand the unique challenges and struggles that they and their families face. I provide a fun, safe, and caring environment for feelings to be explored and challenges to be overcome. I specialize in using play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.

“Congratulations! You have taken the first step towards mental health and wellness. Seeking help from others when we feel lost and unsure of how to proceed can be a very difficult thing to do. I can help you find ways to manage many of lifes struggles. Whether you are having difficulty mangaging emotional issues, life changes, trauma, grief, family issues, or simply need guidance with day to day stressors, dont go it alone. I have many techniques and treatments to help you.

“Your life is impacted by many things: societal influences, your individual family history and your unique life experiences. You may find yourself overwhelmed, confused and unable to move forward. Your previous ways of coping no longer work, yet you don't have the tools to make any changes. The good news is that things can change for the better. You have the power within you, with professional help and guidance, to reach your full potential. I am trained in Rapid Resolution Therapy, which eliminates the negative emotional or behavioral influence of traumatic events without reliving those events, or experiencing any emotional pain.

“"The night is darkest just before the dawn." - Thomas Fuller. Whether you're feeling that darkness in your life or that voice inside keeps calling out that you were meant for more, I would like to help. My clinical practice focuses on holistic healing, striving to balance the mind, body, soul and emotions of each person. My passions include couples therapy, trauma treatment, somatic healing, hypnotherapy, parenting, geriatrics and end of life issues. I also have extensive training and experience working with Veterans and their families. I use evidenced based treatment models to help you achieve the healing you deserve, effectively and efficiently.